American Public University System: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4067 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1158 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1085 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Charles Town |
| #2722 of 2,927 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 38,969
- Graduates
- 9,329
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.apus.edu
American Public University System Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
American Public University System has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
48,298 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
American Public University System has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 24132 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7803 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 7493 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4003 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 2168 (4%) |
| Asian | 1343 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 614 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 453 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 170 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American Public University System is $11,916 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,661 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,366 |
| $48-75K | $11,356 |
| $75-110K | $15,387 |
| $110K+ | $16,874 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Fee in-district | $520 | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $520 | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 | $390 |
American Public University System majors
American Public University System has granted 7,005 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 2,833 master's across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American Public University System.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 237 | 1,493 | 746 |
| General Studies | 1,712 | 103 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 108 | 499 | 123 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 604 | 88 | |
| Intelligence, General | 425 | 230 | |
| Homeland Security | 353 | 129 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 19 | 316 | 142 |
| Psychology, General | 311 | 93 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 388 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 235 | 149 | |
| Environmental Science | 313 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 206 | 94 | |
| Public Health, General | 60 | 122 | 64 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 164 | 75 | |
| History, General | 22 | 103 | 114 |
| Information Technology | 224 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 94 | 113 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 179 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 85 | 91 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 142 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 126 | 16 | |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 109 | 25 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | 66 | 59 |
| Accounting | 99 | 25 | |
| Legal Studies | 82 | 33 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 111 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 107 | ||
| Sociology, General | 104 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 98 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 63 | 34 | |
| Military History | 16 | 33 | 42 |
| Public Administration | 88 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 69 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 40 | 27 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 66 | ||
| Management Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 54 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 47 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 46 | ||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 9 | 37 | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 44 | ||
| Education, General | 44 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 29 | 14 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 43 | ||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 40 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 37 | ||
| Real Estate | 37 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 36 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 34 | ||
| Philosophy | 34 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 33 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 32 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 28 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 27 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | 17 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 22 | ||
| History, Other | 21 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 | ||
| Explosive Ordinance & Bomb Disposal | 15 | ||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 1 | 13 | |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 12 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 12 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | ||
| Computer Support Specialist | 8 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,411 | 7,005 | 2,833 |
American Public University System has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 52% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American Public University System has published 365 scientific papers with 2,996 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 | 17 | 35 |
| 2011 | 22 | 86 |
| 2012 | 16 | 101 |
| 2013 | 15 | 137 |
| 2014 | 34 | 174 |
| 2015 | 23 | 183 |
| 2016 | 22 | 212 |
| 2017 | 14 | 201 |
| 2018 | 25 | 202 |
| 2019 | 21 | 447 |
| 2020 | 45 | 283 |
| 2021 | 53 | 383 |
| 2022 | 24 | 376 |
General info
| Alternative names | American Military University American Public University |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,407 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 111 W Congress St Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8777552787 |